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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,768.13, 513,044.69 and 202,005.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,768.13, 513,044.69 and 202,005.09 is: 278,769.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,768.13 : 513,044.69 = 202,005.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,768.13/513,044.69 = 202,005.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,768.13x = 513,044.69 × 202,005.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,768.13x = 103,637,637,767.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,637,637,767.45/371,768.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,769.56

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